The exciting and fun thing about beauty treatments and skin care methods is how they are constantly changing. Experts and researchers are unearthing new ways to fight the signs of aging (yay!) , battle the ravages of environmental damage and help us to have smooth, radiant skin. Living in Asia has exposed me to some…

Living in Hong Kong it’s impossible not to notice the many shops selling ingredients and remedies based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). These small and mysterious outlets are packed full of wonderful and weird concoctions, dried fungus and fish bits, and all manner of ancient cures and preventative herbs. It can be quite baffling for…

How often should you wash your hair? It’s a simple question but the debate surrounding it is far from straightforward! In recent years, hair care experts have been suggesting the answer: every couple of days. Your hair is naturally moisturized with a greasy substance known as sebum, which protects it and prevents it from drying…

During my last trip to the emmanuel f. hair salon and spa in Hong Kong I learned so much not only about my hair, but about different types of hair from head stylist and owner Emmanuel Faipoux. At only 26 years old, Emanuel was already a manager and artistic director at the famous Jacques Dessange hair salon…

Whether you’re a professional or an amateur, makeup is a lifelong learning experience, and you’ll make mistakes along the way. However, some of these mistakes never end up being corrected and they evolve into bad habits. Let’s look at some of the most familiar makeup mistakes and the reasons why you should be avoiding them. 1….